Last updated: April 2026
A personal trainer is someone who has dedicated their careers to the positive improvement of other people lives. They live and breath health and fitness. You go to an accountant for your finances, a mechanic for your car and an electrician for your appliances. Why wouldn’t you ask a professional to help with the most important thing in life…your health and fitness?
I firmly believe that EVERYONE would benefit from having a personal trainer guide them with their health and fitness. If you’re unsure what that actually looks like in practice, here’s a breakdown of what happens when you start personal training.
If you’re unsure what that actually looks like in practice, here’s a breakdown of what happens when you start personal training.
The world’s best athletes, politicians, businessmen/women and even celebrities all have professionals to guide their health…why can’t the everyday person?
For too long, having a personal trainer has been seen as a luxury, something that only a select few are lucky enough to have, and if you have one you can be seen as indulgent and spoiling yourself. Some of this comes down to tall poppy syndrome, jealousy or even a lack of understanding as to what having a personal trainer really means.
So what are the benefits of having a personal trainer?
Knowledge
A trainer who has dedicated their life to health and fitness has a wealth of knowledge on correct nutritional habits and exercise prescription. Finding the right trainer in this respect is crucial. If you invest time in to finding the right trainer, you will be rewarded with someone who can absolutely change your health, fitness and life.
Someone in your corner
Having someone who is not only cheering for your result, but also incredibly motivated and driven by them makes the world of difference. They will be there for you every step of the way to help you through any issues that you may have. It is always much easier to achieve a goal when you have someone driving you to achieve them!
Accountability
Having a personal trainer means that you are accountable, you have someone to answer to and this can often be the difference between long-term success and a constant rollercoaster ride. It is easy to be motivated on a short-term basis, but keeping that long-term can be challenging. A personal trainer keeps you accountable to your goal all the time.This is often where people struggle on their own, which is why understanding why consistency in training is so difficult to maintain can make a big difference.
Avoid Injury
A personal trainer with the right knowledge and experience has the ability to guide you through new movements, focusing on technique and correct exercise prescription. Injury is a sure-fire way to derail ongoing results, make sure you know what to do and how to do it. If you do not, then you need to find a professional that can help.
Avoid the Plateau
Understanding when and how to change your program is vital to ongoing success. An experienced personal trainer recognizes warning signs and can provide strategies to ensure that a plateau does not occur
It is more than just exercise
Balance is vital to success. An experienced personal trainer will also focus on nutrition, stress levels, sleep, emotions and life-balance when catering for your goals and training plan.
This is where having the right level of structure and accountability through personal training can make a significant difference to long-term results.
But what about the cost??
If cost is something you’ve been thinking about, it’s worth understanding what personal training actually costs in Crows Nest and what you’re paying for.
The biggest objection that is often brought up when it comes to personal training is the cost. If cost is something you’ve been thinking about, it’s worth understanding what personal training actually costs in Crows Nest and what you’re paying for.
So many people believe that this is something that is just too expensive for them to undertake. If the above benefits are not enough to highlight how a personal trainer can change your life, then you need to think about the costs involved in not taking care of your health and fitness.
Think of it as an investment
It’s medically proven that people who do regular physical activity have:
- up to a 35% lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
- up to a 50% lower risk of type 2 diabetes
- up to a 50% lower risk of colon cancer
Not to mention the saved costs on:
- knee replacement
- hip replacements
- lower blood pressure
- long-term stress reduction and other lifestyle diseases
All of these figures WILL end up costing you much more, not only financially but also physically, mentally and emotionally.
When you look at those numbers…can you afford to not invest in your health and fitness??
It is very important to make the right decision when looking for a personal trainer…
The health and fitness industry is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia and this is a wonderful thing to happen. It also means that there are thousands of personal trainers out there to choose from.
Career
The average lifespan of a personal trainer in the health and fitness industry is about 18 months. Very few make it past 3 years and an even smaller amount make it past 5 years. It is vitally important you find a trainer who foresees personal training as a long-term career. If they believe this, they will have passion, and passion trumps just about anything.
Knowledge
There are so many different areas of health and fitness that a personal trainer can focus on. Take in to account what your goal is, and find a trainer whose knowledge aligns with that. If you want to lose weight, find someone whose area of expertise is weight loss. If you want to gain strength, find a trainer who focuses on strength & conditioning. The closer your trainers’ knowledge is aligned to your goals, the higher chance of success.
Respect, Rapport and Reliability
These 3 R’s are crucial to an ongoing lifestyle change. When you have a personal trainer you both must have respect for each other, you must listen to what they have to say and the advice that they give, and they must respect you in the same way. You also have to have a great level of rapport. If you do not get on with your trainer or your trainer doesn’t get on with you then long-term success just won’t happen. Reliability is the third ‘R’ and can be the make or break.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a personal trainer worth it?
For most people, yes. The structure, accountability and guidance provided can be the difference between short-term effort and long-term results.
How often should you train with a personal trainer?
This depends on your goals, but most people benefit from 2–3 sessions per week combined with independent training.
How long does it take to see results?
Most people begin to feel better within a few weeks, with visible results building over time through consistent training and good habits.
Ready to make a change? We are here to help.
If you’ve been thinking about starting personal training but aren’t sure where to begin, that’s exactly what we help with.
At Authentic Personal Training in Crows Nest, we take the time to understand your goals, your starting point and what level of support is right for you.
Start with our 3 sessions for $30 intro offer and we’ll show you exactly what’s been holding you back, and what it actually takes to move forward.
Follow us on Facebook for tips, client results and updates:
https://www.facebook.com/authenticpersonaltraining/